Teacher alTRUisms

If you are an educator (teacher, support staff, admin, counselor, coach, etc.) at any grade level K-University), I want to hear the stories that have kept you going. The reason/s you come back every year. The joyful moments, the Why of teaching, the reward. Stories should be brief, yours, and focus on the good.

Calling All Educators: K-University

I am putting together an anthology Zine (digital and print) that uplifts our work and highlights the joy found in the profession. Soothing burnout begins with remembering why we choose to teach or why it chose us (as it was in my case).

Seeking original stories (poetry or prose under 300 words) and artwork showing the juicy, joyful moments of teaching or working with students. Think of it as the delight of reaching the center of a hard candy that has a juicy filling. We know teaching is difficult labor - but in the best moments, we find it can be a labor of love.

The zine is meant to uplift. The tone can be serious but should not be sardonic.

Please send poetry and prose in .pdf format. Artwork should be .png or .jpg format. Submissions should be free of assistance from AI tools.

All submissions should be sent to iolitelotus@bridgetkelley-lossada.com. The subject line of the email should read [first and last name] submission for Teacher alTRUisms

There is no fee to submit your work. Contributors will receive a copy of the print zine.